Virginia Department of Education
James Monroe Bldg.
101 North 14th St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Ph: (804)786-9377
Fax: (804)786-5466
E-mail: sgilchri@mail.vak12ed.edu
URL: http://www.pen.k12.va.us
Granville P. Meade Scholarship
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: High school seniors are the only students eligible to apply for the scholarships. Students are selected based upon grade point average, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Deadline: March 31. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 100. Maximum no. of awards: 150. Minimum award amount: $750. Maximum award amount: $1500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 155 scholarship(s), totalling $232,500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; reference(s). Deadline: 3/31. Contact: Sylinda Gilchrist, School Counseling Specialist, 804-786-9377, sgilchri@mail.vak12ed.edu.
Granville P. Meade Scholarship
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: High school seniors only are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Students are selected based upon grade point average, standardized test scores, letters of recommendations, extra curricular activities, and financial need. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 8. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 8 scholarship(s), totalling $16,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 3/31. Contact: Sylinda Gilchrist, School Counseling Specialist, 804-786-9377, sgilchri@mail.vak12ed.edu.
